B 26-0717 Legislature · 26th Council Period (2025-2026)

Modification Nos. M0026 and M0027 to Contract No. CW90941 with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC Approval and Payment Authorization Emergency Act of 2026

This emergency bill approves two modifications to an existing contract with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC to continue providing food management services for inmates at District of Columbia detention facilities. The legislation authorizes an additional payment of up to $1.7 million to increase the contract's total value and covers the costs for goods and services received under these changes. By bypassing standard procurement review requirements, the bill allows the District to quickly secure necessary food services for approximately 2,200 inmates without delay. The funding is designated for the fourth option year of the contract, which runs through September 2026.
Bill status signed all 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2026
Committee Review
Jul 2026
Council Passage
Jul 2026
Signed into Law
Jul 2026
Introduced Jun 29, 2026 Signed Jul 30, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduction → Enrollment · 3 edits
MINOR
The document transitions from a Mayor's cover letter and draft bill to the final enrolled version of an emergency act. The primary substantive change is the formal adoption of the legislation, which authorizes an additional $1,705,000 for inmate food services under an existing contract with Aramark Correctional Services, LLC. The total contract value is set at $7,812,415, and the bill includes a detailed contract summary explaining the pricing increases for various option years due to inflation and labor costs.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains focused on approving specific contract modifications (M0026 and M0027) for inmate food services; however, the document format changes from a draft proposal to an officially enrolled law.
FISCAL

The bill authorizes a not-to-exceed payment of $1,705,000 for goods and services under the contract modifications.

TECHNICAL

A detailed contract summary was added to the enrolled version, breaking down the total contract amount ($7,812,415) and explaining the specific price increases for each option year.

The document format changed from a Mayor's cover letter and draft bill to the final 'Enrolled Original' version, including signatures from the Chairman and Mayor.

Floor votes · Council Jul 14, 2026

How they voted

12–0
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 13
Jul 14, 2026
D Democratic11
10 Yea 1
90% Yea
I Independent2
2 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

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Total actions
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Jul 14, 2026
Council · Passed
Council Vote: pass (12-0-1)
council
Jul 14, 2026
Committee
Retained by the Council with comments from the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
legislature
Jun 29, 2026
Introduced
B26-0717 Introduced by Chairman Mendelson at Office of the Secretary
legislature
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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Phil Mendelson
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